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# Azure Cloud Architect SME

- **Company:** Arena Technical Resources
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Engineering, Programming Tools, Network Connections, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Ansible, SC Clearance, Bicep, CIS Benchmarks, Terraform
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gim1da

## About the Role

Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance, Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience

Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience

 + Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework

 + Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise

 + Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages

Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)

Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance

## Description

Our client is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission-critical federal systems., + Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity

 + Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.

 + Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP-compliant environments

 + Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least-privilege, encryption, and NIST-aligned security controls

 + Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation

 + Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices


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